What better way could there be to learn Italian while waiting out the cold winter, than to curl up under a duvet and hot chocolate in hand... watching movies! That is, of course, second best to actually going to Italy, to escape the winter!
In either case, here we hope to guide you through the process of choosing the right movies and even just the difficult task of finding dvds that have language audio and subtitle options on them! We've done all the brain-numbing search work for you and found a great source for Dvds with lots of language options.
Starting February the 21st, and each weekend since then, we have revealed a unique 50% discount voucher/coupon code for each one of our 10 DVD guides, which were promised to be released April 30th!
Hopefully you've been among the ones collecting the voucher codes, so you can get the most out of this new language learning tool! Even if you haven't, don't worry, they are very affordable!
Here is a preview of what each DVD guide generally contains, within the average 12-15 pages:
Table of Contents
Introduction
Why use DVD's to learn and teach languages?
Where can you find DVD's with different language options?
LLL Disclaimer
Instructions on use of the DVD guide and exercises
Movie Vocabulary
Language Learning Activities:
First Things First: Sound Only, Guess What's Next
Been There, Scene It: Sound Off, Freeze Frame, Monologs, Dialogues for 2
Language Learning Activities by chronological order/running time in the film
Bonus material (for teachers of English): Idiomatic Expressions
...And here are the long awaited DVD guides, ready for instant download thanks to E-junkie and Paypal! Click on the Add-to-cart button if you want a DVD guide, and use the Buy and Rent buttons to search for a DVD with the language options that are best for you, as well as the right region DVD!
Film
Dubbed Languages Available
Subtitled Languages Available
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Babe 1995 Rating:G/U
French and others
French and others
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12 Angry Men 1957 Rating:G/U
French and others
French and others
Remains of the Day 1993 Rating G/U
French and others
French and others
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Out of Towners 1970 Rating:G/U
French and others
French and others
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Sandlot 1993 Rating:PG
French and others
French and others
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Inspector Gadget 1999 Rating:G/U
French and others
French and others
Truman Show 1998 Rating:PG
French and others
French and others
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The DVD guides we've created will help you apply the methodology to the individual movies above, letting you know which scenes to use which activities for, etc.
Using our more generic tips and instructions on our Videos page you can also easily teach yourself any language using Dvds.
Here are more movies below that we can suggest, also available with French dubbing and French subtitles, but that we have not created DVD guides for yet. But we're soon to we're sure!
Original Language French Films
Here is a table of classic and well known films that a learner could watch, and if possible, obtain in DVD format so as to be able to use English subtitles to learn the dialogues, etc.
To watch French language films and programs online for free check this website out!
Here is a great clip of the classic Simpsons show, dubbed in French!
And check out the free clips of these videos, courtesy of Amazon!
Help Others Live & Learn French
Have you had experience in learning the language of love? If so we'd love to hear about how you learned the language. Did you see any great French films or use the DVD language options to teach yourself the language?
Please e-mail us your tips using the form below. Your shared language learning experiences will save other language learners' time, energy, and money. In fact, that is the the mission of Live & Learn Languages!